I once volunteered for a day and decided it wasn’t for me. The experience reminded me of why I took early retirement. The treatment from the young people/bosses who were running the show were condescending and demeaning. My days of being told when I have to clock in and when I can take a lunch break are behind me.
I'm set to retire a year from now and currently have no friends to socialize with. However, once I'm free from my 50 hr/week job, I'm joining the senior center, travel groups, and walking clubs. Even if I only form light friendships, it will be better than sitting home alone. I appreciate your videos. Thank you. 🧡
That sounds like a great plan Ann , we are glad you enjoy our videos , as an idea you could join the Seniors club 6 months before you retire to ease in to it and you would be all set up Cheers 🍷🌻🙂
I agree with another commenter who writes about being introverted. One of the joys of retirement for me has been leaving behind all those associations at work, church and in my community and savoring some time alone to reset and become much more mindful ---- centered, if you will. But I admit it's not for everyone.
Yes and in your case Richard you have the excitement of moving to a new place where everything is new just like we did . We have found some wonderful new friends in our building brought together by the fact we just all live here . Have a great weekend Cheers 🍷🇺🇸🇨🇦🌻🍺
You couldn't have said it better. I am forced into interacting with flaming idiots all week at my business -- as is anyone in a small business. Even on weekends! It never ends. For retirement, I am buying a house in the woods. My dog makes great company.
Thank you for another lovely retirement commentary. After 2 years of COVID "lock down" I think everyone needs to push him/herself out the door to be social. I, for one, have lost the skill set of being friendly and outgoing. I expect we all need a bit of transition-time and patience before we regain our former social skills.
Hi! Tina and Norm! I am recently retired and I found my town library to be a great resource. I joined a book club and we meet once a month. I also have signed up for a monthly free movie at the library and they provide drinks and popcorn. I am attending a workshop on Cinco de Mayo to learn how to make guacamole and a mock tail. I will also attend workshops on “How to Begin Composting ” and learn about “Wills and Trusts.” My town also has an XYC senior club that just restarted. I attended my first meeting and they meet twice a month. They sponsor day trips, speakers of interest, etc. I’m shy by nature, but I’m pushing myself to get out there and make meaningful connections. 🤗
It is indeed difficult to make new friends if you are an introvert. Thanks for sharing your experiences. You are lovely people and you already have so many friends. Many don’t know you personally, but love you for your postings. Thank for keeping us engaged every Saturday ❤️
Thank you so much! it’s lovely comments like yours Enid that makes us happy to make the stories and tell our experiences we appreciate your support see you next Saturday Cheers 🍷🌻🙂
Our condo used to have many get togethers for new people in the building before covid and hopefully we will start those again. We also used to have bbq's on our second floor terrace every Sunday and lots of people would attend and get to know each other. Book clubs are great ways to meet new people in your building, even over Zoom. You can also join choirs to meet new friends. Keep socially active it is so good for your health. I have friends from primary school and we keep in touch even just through email or zoom but it's still important to keep those contacts.
Wow like the idea of BBQs on the terrace every Sunday, hope that starts up again soon for you . Choirs what a neat idea 💡 that is thanks for sharing Sandi enjoy your weekend Cheers 🍷🌻🍺
We upload weekly as well. One week does seem to run into another sometimes, but we enjoy it as well. TH-cam keeps us active going here and there doing videos.
I really enjoy your videos. I became semi retired at age 55 when Zellers closed and widowed at 59. I work part time at a fast food pizza place with lots of younger people. I have made friends at church and this year joined the local senior’s centre. I sing in two choirs and belong to TOPS a weigh loss support group. Keeping busy help cure loneliness. There is lots to do even in our small town.
Great topic. aww met Tina at photography club. Love it. You guys are so enjoyable to listen too. And finding what interests you seems like great place to start. Even libraries list upcoming events. And many womens and mens clubs around on different interests. Love that you said not just you looking for friends , many are just waiting to meet you and learn from you too.
I do find it difficult as a single person to find new friends when most are part of a couple. Some couples do everything together. Some couples relish their separate time pursuing their own interests. Certainly many of the activities you mention are "pair-independent", such as camera club meetings, but I've found that once you make a friend, there can be unexpected complications in how you might interact if they are part of a couple. The partner may or may not be part of the friendship. Even going out for a coffee becomes difficult sometimes. Don't get me wrong - I have couples as friends, but it takes a bit more work to have those friendships when you are single. Just discovered your channel - it's given me lots of food for thought. Thank you.
I'm terrible at "pushing myself out there" even now, and we are just now trying to retire. My husband is much more the social person. I really appreciate the advice!
My husband and I found the information in this video helpful. I wish that the people that are unhappy find some happiness. I hope that you both do not let the negativity in some of the comments affect your happiness! We thank you both for doing these helpful and informative videos.
Thanks so much Denise glad you enjoy our videos it is hard when some people post really negative comments 🤔 and it is hurtful. Have a great weekend Cheers 🍷🙂🌺
You have more choices in Ontario ,then we have in Quebec. All the programs that are offered here are frequented by people 76 and over . Being 67 and still very active I did voluntary work , that ended because of Covid . Being single in spite of having many hobbies I still had a lot of time . I did go back to work ,and feel happy 😊 For now it works 👍.
Greetings Tina and Norm. I have moved several times during my life time and for that reason I don't have too many so called friends. I do have a lot acquaintances throughout my town, and other localities. I like to say hi to people and strike conversations with them especially those that I think are having a bad hair day at work. LOL Thank you for another wonderful true to life video. Have a magical weekend. Abracos.
Periodically I drop in to watch your program. I find today's topic very informative and I'm sure it will be helpful to a lot of retirees no matter they are new or old retirees, just moving into a new community or just losing the one and only life long partner and drifting aimlessly. Thanks for your always timely and helpful videos. Keep up the great work !
Thanks so much Kenneth we appreciate you dropping by we realize that everyone has their own life challenges and we hope you are working through yours . We also have had many life curve balls thrown at us that we work through . Hope you enjoy your weekend Cheers 🍷🌻🍺
Not retired yet. But from my experience, I find it so much easier to make friends (I mean real friends) in Canada, Europe and Australia, but not so in the U.S. I have "friends" in the U.S. only if I give them some benefits, e.g. a free lunch, but I learned that even if I treat the same American to lunch every week, the same American is my "friend" for that lunch moment only. The same American who came to my FREE lunch every week, never invited me to lunch or anything EVER - this is much the same with all Americans around me. I find I am the only one giving out benefits all the time and still no real "friends". So, I stopped making anymore efforts.
I have the exact same experience too. If I invite them to lunch, they are my "friend" for that lunch moment only. They NEVER initiate anything. They always "talk" about "let's do lunch" but never did - NO ACTION at all. I find myself always the one "inviting" and these days I quit inviting anyone. I am done!
I am retired for almost 5 years. I lost my 2 doggies and 2 family members within the last year and I have never felt lonely till now. I would agree with you somewhat with having real friends in the US. When I was living in CA, I didn't have much problem making friends but since I moved to Las Vegas about a year ago, it has been very difficult. Folks here are flakey and transient. I have tried the Meet ups and I do enjoy a good conversations but that is as far as it will go. No one really have close friends, it seems unless they are with their significant other
You both look great. Spring has sprung in Vancouver. The pandemic altered my relationships with colleagues and one friend went insane as an anti vaxxer. Great topic.
I bowl in a senior league, play pickleball 3-4 days a week, and play golf when the weather is warm enough. You can be as busy as you want. I also have a gym membership and try to go several times a week. We have friends who we play cards with. Also other types of games. We just have snacks and keep it low key.
Sounds great Don we have also learned that a good retirement is as great as you want it to be and you do need to work at it . Have a wonderful New Year Cheers 🥳🥂🌺
It is actually pretty easy for retirees to become socially active. But you need to live in an area where there are things to do and people to meet. And so much depends on your desire to be involved. We have been in our Florida retirement city for 5 years and we have many activities, friends and acquaintances... Your videos are informative and enjoyable.
Haha! Euchre! Must be people from Ontario. I miss my work peeps but keep in touch with some and socialize more in the summer. Covid has impeded social stuff but I am more in touch with my away family. FaceTime and Messenger video conferencing. I volunteer and go to church and play Pickleball. As a former healthcare provider, I can be inundated with requests for information and advice so I have to pick my activities. Pickleball has been fun! It is a fast growing sport and physically easier than tennis. We have nice new outdoor courts for summer play. I miss choir and singing but that is still on the back burner because of Covid. It is what you make it. If you are social, you can find a way.
Hi Hallie it seems that Pickelball is very popular we will have to give it a try , yes we are all hoping to get back to doing things that were on hold during Covid .Have a nice weekend Cheers 🍷🌻🙂
Connection is so important and especially as we get older. Finding ways to take a risk and put yourself out there will certainly enrich life. Thanks for the conversation this morning Tina and Norm.
Great video. I retired just as the pandemic hit, not great timing. And you are right, those I worked with were no longer people I could hang out with since they were busy still working. At times I miss the work life, feeling like i'm accomplishing something each day. I did join some on line groups when I retired since everything became online during the pandemic. I do have grandchildren so I was also busy with them. I joined both community online groups and larger area, such as online group for all of Ontario. That helped keep me somewhat busy and was enjoyable. I also have spent sometime learning new crafts, such as junk journaling and quilting. There was an online community group for quilting. I love to hike and there is a hiking group where live. I want to volunteer but haven't found one yet that I would also enjoy and is open to volunteers. We have a hospice home and nursing homes I would like to volunteer at. I am a Social Worker so that appeals to me. Thanks for the video.
Sounds like you have found a lot to do Tanya , yes it’s been hard for all of us during Covid but things are starting to open up , have a wonderful weekend Cheers 🍷🌻🙂
In my golf club I have noticed there are many older couples playing together regularly early in the mornings. They have the free time to be there while others have to go working. They also benefit from a bit cooler temperatures and less burning 🌞. And as they play a lot, they also want to have their afternoons available for other activities. Unfortunately I am used to sleeping late and being up late, so I don't get to join them.
It is understandable that work colleagues, even partners and customer, can become to feel like friends, and some actually could be. However there has been some clue, like business arrangements and mutual interest, which has been forcing you together. Retirement is likely to take all that away. Then you are likely to see that your lifestyles, schedules and priorities in retirement become so different that you don't have much or any contacts to your work life contacts. You might also find out that to some extent they where forced to you and you are happy to become more free. This has been my experience. I prefer to meet totally different people in very different circumstances from my previous work-life.
So true guess that’s we’ve done too , all new friends in a new place is very exciting and you can be brought together for many reasons , ours we live in the same building Cheers 🍷🌻🍺
@@ThisIsOurRetirement I have some things to say warning about religious movement and churches, but I don't write it here. I am in the board of our housing company, which gives natural connections to people living next to my home. We are a small company, not many dwellings or people and do everything by ourselves without professional help. Local neighborhood societies etc. could be very useful opportunities to have good contacts to your neighborhood. Spots clubs or other clubs could offer places to meet and learn about people, who could become friends later.
Good Morning Tina and Norm, I always look forward to the Saturday visits with both of you and enjoy all of the topics you discuss. My husband and I are feeling the void after covid and need to push ourselves a little more. The first step is always the hardest. One other suggestion (which I haven't done!) Is libraries have many different kinds of book clubs for anyone who loves to read. Bye for now and see you both next week!
Good suggestions here. This is one of the things I've been worried about if we retire to a new area. But when I moved to the small city in which I presently live, I made a new group of friends by volunteering at the zoo.
Great idea Miriam volunteering at the Zoo , we moved here to our apartment in a new place and knew no one and have made wonderful new friends we get together, do happy hours , go out to restaurants together life is great Cheers 🍷🌻🙂
I think that this was a great topic! A few of you mentioned that you seem to do all the inviting...some of us want to do the invitations but have a harder time asking and letting people into our lives or coming up with things to do or reasons to get together or are simply not planners--you simply just cannot know what others are thinking/feeling. As long as this is someone that you would like to get to know, perhaps rather than being frustrated by it, assume that it could be difficult for them and find ways to encourage them and feel more comfortable with you. I am ready to retire but wonder who will I spend time with since I'm younger, single and my friends will be working for several more years. Finally, I love the relationship you two have...very encouraging to see this kind of connection.
Thanks Christine for your comment and yes we should be aware that it might be difficult for some people to offer that invitation , so try to find ways to get together so to gain a comfort level .Cheers 🍷🌻🙂
Really, there’s lots to do and to get involved in within your community. Totally know those Portuguese clubs!😁Good advice you’re giving! You guys are a fun couple to watch and you are showing others that you are enjoying each other’s company. Thanks Tina and Norm . 🌷Sam
I would think that being in a trailer park in the summer would have a lot of potlucks and social activities as well. Loneliness is probably the hardest part of getting older.
Yes the trailer park is a great way to meet others, there have been restrictions due to Covid hopefully this year it will more back to normal Cheers 🍷🌻🍺
Can totally relate to this having retired recently and feeling the isolation of being away from my old job and the people there....the past few months have been tough along with COVID restrictions, social distancimg etc... thanks for talking about this and the suggestions.
Glad you liked the video and congrats 🥳 on your retirement, it’s has been tough as you say with Covid restrictions on us all, hopefully this summer more things will open up . Good luck 🍷🌻🙂
Retired 6 yrs; have no family, friends or acquaintances. Live totally isolated from society. Will hold a polite conversation if someone approaches me, but this is as far as I want to go. Obviously this isolation can be difficult but I want no part of society.
OMG! You guys are made for each other!! I love the chemistry between you guys. Great recommendations. I am planning to retire soon luckily the majority of my friends are already retired so I am the one missing out!. We play tennis, go to concerts together and have game nights in our homes. We have to build that friendships before we retire.
You guys are so sweet together. I look forward to more volunteer opportunities when we are retired. That should connect us to lots of different kinds of people.
We were sales reps for 35 years with all the limitations of expression that career has, but we still see value in independent friendships (acquaintances). Thanks for sharing you feelings.
In Kitchener there is a place called maladadas. Its a type of Portuguese bakery that specializes in malasadas an azorean pastry. I hope you both have an opportunity to check it out.👍
I was just earlier today listening to Jane McGonagal, who made me realize how much online games build communities, where people talk about many other topic besides gaming. They build groups of people, who have something in common, meet easily and can reach over all distances. Just like we're kind of doing here.
I've always found making friendships to be quite difficult. We have re-store stores somewhere near me, too. My friends who are already retired play pickleball. Nice video.
Tina, I used just wanted to say how beautiful you were in that photo! ( & you captured her spirit so well, Norm!) This is coming from a former portrait artist ;) I really enjoy your charming channel and your info is valuable so thank you.
I find older people aren't really interested in making new friends. Most are happy interacting with family and a few old friends they have years of shared history with.
We are very fortunate then we haven’t found that in fact the opposite the new friends we have made were more than happy to grow and have new friendships and we have all grown together. Cheers 🍷🌻🙂
I am 60 and not retired and I joined a wellness center at a retirement village. The center is open to anyone 50 and older. I have met a lot of nice people at an evening water aerobics class.
@@ThisIsOurRetirement I love your site! It has made me think of things I had not thought of. I plan to retire at 65. I am a divorced empty nester and need to wait until I can receive Medicare. I love my job and especially the people I work with.
Greetings my fav retirement youtubers!!!Hope you are doing well. Couple more ideas. Amateur orchestras are great - especially if you play cello or double bass. They don’t require auditions and you can sit waaaay at the back until you improve. Which you do when you go each week. Local fabric and craft shops have knitting circles, sewing clubs. Again, learn new skills and have cakes and coffee galore. Things like self defence or karate classes. My fav, though, is volunteering. Anywhere. I work with refugees and I have met the most amazing people. Food banks, meals on wheels also good. And if you have a skill you can share (like music, knitting or sewing) you can find things to make for others - or teach others your skill. I can hardly WAIT to retire to do all of these things 😂
Wow Ren thanks for sharing some great ideas volunteering is huge and can be done at so many different places charity shops, hospitals, food banks all helping others and you too meet others and socialize. Thanks for sharing have a great week Cheers 🐣🌻🐰
Great as always. Here's another thing - get a dog! You have to walk it a few times a day and people just come up and talk to you. It's lovely. Plus, the dog parks are full of people ready to talk about their dogs and everything else. Not to mention which it's great to have a dog in the home. After my lovely hound died however, I got a cat (because of mice! Uggghh). A housecat is an entire society unto itself of course. Plus, no more mice.
We have had a few people mention how having a dog 🐶 is a great way to meet others when you go for walks and to the dog park. Glad you got rid of the mice 🐭 Cheers 🍷🌻🙂
Our local animal shelter allows you to 'sign out a dog for a walk'...so if you don't want, or are unable to own a dog, you can still have a pet friend and get exercise too.😀
Yes it’s amazing Billy how those friends disappear as soon as you stop working, hope you are keeping well the Formula one is with you in Australia 🇦🇺 today Cheers 🍷🌻🍺
Friendships are like flowers found along one's life path. The brighten your day and bring color and joy. One doesn't need a whole flower barrow full, just a vase big enough to be pleasing to the eye. Being a friend is a privilege. In times of joy and hardship to support, comfort, celebrate and share with. You did well to bring this subject up. The 'army' of colleagues do fade away as one no longer fits into that world. Interests change. I think it is an issue for many who therefor fear retirement. It takes a wee while to reset one's body clock and mind set- so starting before retirement to make those adjustments can help make the transition easier. Have a wonderful weekend. I am curious what good advice/insights you have in store for next week. Happy days. 💖 💃 🍷 🤩 🇳🇿 🙋♀️ 🇳🇱
Wow what a lovely comment and so true in today’s world Anita , yes we need friends but you don’t have to have a lot of them .We are having very mixed weather here at the moment but Spring is here . Hope you have a wonderful weekend Cheers 🍷🇳🇱 🌻🇨🇦☕️
I was chatting to Guy in my band tonight and he was saying he still meets up with his former work collegues - they've all retired, I think? And they continued to meet up on Zoom during the pandemic.
Glad you enjoy our videos Mark, in reality some people need a little help in moving in to retirement , especially over the last two years with the Pandemic stopping everything.We are just giving some ideas to consider, our first 5 years were so busy travelling it was amazing, lately it has been tough for us all Cheers 🌺🍷🙂
Hello you two Spring chickens lol. Another great topic. When we moved to St Thomas from UK then lockdown we knew only our estate agent. Friends and family are about 2.5 hours away. Tbh I'm starting to like the idea of no new friends does that sound awful😊 Seriously we are going to take up some golf lessons. All jokes aside, when we feel we need our friends we can go meet up over a meal. We hope to 'hang out' with the Cdn Legion crowd in Port Stanley when weather warmer. Have a wonderful week 😊
Sounds great Fay didn’t realize you moved from the UK 🇬🇧 to St Thomas ( which is a lovely place ) we also love Port Stanley had wonderful Fish and chips there Cheers 🍷🌻🍺
I was never one able to make friends outside of work so retirement is extra isolating. My driving license was taken away due to disability so going out to groups and meeting people is pretty much impossible. I do a bit via Zoom but it’s not the same. And the prospect of retirement living as shown in the commercials during your show looks absolutely dreadful given it’s forced comraderie.
As our parents became older and driving more challenging they did start to take Taxis ( which can be cost effective) as a way to get places. There is also Uber , when we came to a new town we went to the Spaghetti dinners of local churches and the Legion a great way to meet people.Have a great weekend Qwincy Cheers 🍷🌻🍺
@@ThisIsOurRetirement it wasn’t that I’m that old but an injury caused my license to be taken away. It costs almost $1,000 to even try to get it back. Taxi and uber get expensive very quickly, plus taxis are rather miserable towards their fares.
Tina! Thank you so much for your advice and we love your yellow T-shirt along with norms blue golf shirt. How do you keep the spark alive between you both after all these years? You both seem so in love after all these years 😍 inspirational x
Thank you Aoife , we think it’s because we are also best friends to each other , think alike and that keeps a wonderful spark between us of 47 years this year Cheers 🍷🌻🙂
Hey guys, love your channel! Guess what? I just retired as of yesterday! Took early retirement and your videos really resonate with me & my wife. Part of our plan, like you did, is to sell our house in Ontario next spring and move to Nova Scotia to pursue a quieter life and travel a lot more. Keep up the great work
I agree being lonely these days for older folks is quite common. The wife and I are very private people. We have few friends....We are not social butterflies..and value our privacy. A friend in the USA is quite different to a friend in say the UK....people here in the USA I find to be very shallow...they claim to love you one minute and forget your name the next! We do not entertain in our home..in fact we raise the draw bridge and put the alligators in the moat....the phone is on answer mode....I am an out door person so I have a very select few I cycle and hike with once in a while. Not into the :Group Dynamic"....as I tell people..me, myself and I get on very well together. I have 3 potential places to volunteer when I retire..so hopefully I can find some thing worth while...and meet some new people. The truth is as I age I tend to not like people very much....and just do not have the time or patience to put up with the drama. I have various hobbies, photography is the big one....so I can see myself joining some sort of club for that...You mentioned religion, here in the USA churches are more of a social club, many offer day care at reduced rates as well....some require you to "tythe " 10% of your wage....We are NOT religious at all....both none practising C of E. I am looking at returning to community college to learn new skills, or better existing ones. Keep the video's coming.....So I am looking forward to retirement next year....
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In my fifties, looking forward to future retirement, my kids were grown, so I decided to start expanding my social circle in preparation. I decided to say yes to invites of new acquaintances. I took up golf and joined a ladies league since I didn’t know any lady golfers…from there alone I met a group of ladies to play golf with regularly, and also said yes when they invited me to their book club. Another friend invited me to their monthly movie group and I said yes to that too. Then my husband and I started playing pickleball regularly through our town in the 55+ group and met more wonderful people. It takes energy and courage at first but adds so much to your life. Thanks for your videos, I enjoy them and look forward to the next ones. Cheers!
Btw, we are retired now in our sixties and all these connections have added so much to our lives. I also started to organize and invite my long-time university girlfriends for regular get togethers and we have become close again. Say YES and extend invitations to others as well!
@@ThisIsOurRetirement Right, I meant to write that whenever I’ve looked for vacation rentals recently (since Covid) I’m not only getting the nightly or weekly rental, the cleaning fee (should not that be part of rentals upkeep?) but exorbitant service fees which can jack up cost 50%! I know your not rental agents and was just wondering if you had a clue of this practice? Great trip Tina, Norm.
Yes everyone seems to be including this cleaning fee for the change over in guests and in the USA there is Lodging tax as well guess it does all mount up . Some people have mentioned that not only apartment costs but car rentals have gone up as well . Cheers 🍺🙂
I once volunteered for a day and decided it wasn’t for me. The experience reminded me of why I took early retirement. The treatment from the young people/bosses who were running the show were condescending and demeaning. My days of being told when I have to clock in and when I can take a lunch break are behind me.
Wow great comment and in one word retirement is total freedom to do what you want when you want and it’s awesome Cheers 🍷🌻🍺
Absolutely! I miss work so much but would never go back.
we understand
I suggest you try a different volunteer opportunity. Another will probably be different experience. You are needed. 🙋
Ditto
I'm set to retire a year from now and currently have no friends to socialize with. However, once I'm free from my 50 hr/week job, I'm joining the senior center, travel groups, and walking clubs. Even if I only form light friendships, it will be better than sitting home alone. I appreciate your videos. Thank you. 🧡
That sounds like a great plan Ann , we are glad you enjoy our videos , as an idea you could join the Seniors club 6 months before you retire to ease in to it and you would be all set up Cheers 🍷🌻🙂
I agree with another commenter who writes about being introverted. One of the joys of retirement for me has been leaving behind all those associations at work, church and in my community and savoring some time alone to reset and become much more mindful ---- centered, if you will. But I admit it's not for everyone.
Yes and in your case Richard you have the excitement of moving to a new place where everything is new just like we did . We have found some wonderful new friends in our building brought together by the fact we just all live here . Have a great weekend Cheers 🍷🇺🇸🇨🇦🌻🍺
You couldn't have said it better. I am forced into interacting with flaming idiots all week at my business -- as is anyone in a small business. Even on weekends! It never ends. For retirement, I am buying a house in the woods. My dog makes great company.
The most contented old folk are those happy in their own company. My mother struggled with old age because she wanted people around her constantly.
Thanks for watching enjoy your weekend Cheers 🍷🌻🍺
It does help if you are happy with yourself Cheers 🍷🙂
Thank you for another lovely retirement commentary. After 2 years of COVID "lock down" I think everyone needs to push him/herself out the door to be social. I, for one, have lost the skill set of being friendly and outgoing. I expect we all need a bit of transition-time and patience before we regain our former social skills.
Well said it has been a hard time for us all and we need to take baby steps to get back to the new semi normal , have a great weekend Cheers 🍷🌻🍺
Hi! Tina and Norm! I am recently retired and I found my town library to be a great resource. I joined a book club and we meet once a month. I also have signed up for a monthly free movie at the library and they provide drinks and popcorn. I am attending a workshop on Cinco de Mayo to learn how to make guacamole and a mock tail. I will also attend workshops on “How to Begin Composting ” and learn about “Wills and Trusts.” My town also has an XYC senior club that just restarted. I attended my first meeting and they meet twice a month. They sponsor day trips, speakers of interest, etc. I’m shy by nature, but I’m pushing myself to get out there and make meaningful connections. 🤗
All that sounds absolutely wonderful Jeanette, congrats 🥳 on your recent retirement have a great weekend Cheers 🍷🌻🙂
It is indeed difficult to make new friends if you are an introvert. Thanks for sharing your experiences. You are lovely people and you already have so many friends. Many don’t know you personally, but love you for your postings. Thank for keeping us engaged every Saturday ❤️
Thank you so much! it’s lovely comments like yours Enid that makes us happy to make the stories and tell our experiences we appreciate your support see you next Saturday Cheers 🍷🌻🙂
Do things that you are genuinely interested in and friends will find you.
Totally agree
We moved to a 55+ Community and have no shortage of wonderful people to get together with.
That sounds wonderful Lande a great idea new friends and new place to live Cheers 🍷🌻🍺
@Lande Eid ... yes, I did the same. The residents have become friends and not only look forward to the people but their pets too!
Thanks for sharing have a great weekend Cheers 🍷🌻🍺
What a fortunate situation you have!
It’s so important to keep ourselves active socially. We need that for our mental health.
We agree being social helps you mentally too Cheers 🌻
Our condo used to have many get togethers for new people in the building before covid and hopefully we will start those again. We also used to have bbq's on our second floor terrace every Sunday and lots of people would attend and get to know each other. Book clubs are great ways to meet new people in your building, even over Zoom. You can also join choirs to meet new friends. Keep socially active it is so good for your health. I have friends from primary school and we keep in touch even just through email or zoom but it's still important to keep those contacts.
Wow like the idea of BBQs on the terrace every Sunday, hope that starts up again soon for you . Choirs what a neat idea 💡 that is thanks for sharing Sandi enjoy your weekend Cheers 🍷🌻🍺
We upload weekly as well. One week does seem to run into another sometimes, but we enjoy it as well. TH-cam keeps us active going here and there doing videos.
Sounds great! we agree each week seems to fly by and yes definitely no shortage of things to do if you run a channel Cheers 🍷🇺🇸🇨🇦🍺
I really enjoy your videos.
I became semi retired at age 55 when Zellers closed and widowed at 59. I work part time at a fast food pizza place with lots of younger people. I have made friends at church and this year joined the local senior’s centre. I sing in two choirs and belong to TOPS a weigh loss support group. Keeping busy help cure loneliness. There is lots to do even in our small town.
That’s wonderful Una yes keeping busy is a good cure , sounds like you have found some great things to do Cheers 🍷🙂🌻
Great topic. aww met Tina at photography club. Love it. You guys are so enjoyable to listen too. And finding what interests you seems like great place to start. Even libraries list upcoming events. And many womens and mens clubs around on different interests. Love that you said not just you looking for friends , many are just waiting to meet you and learn from you too.
Our pleasure! glad you enjoyed it Kathy thanks for a nice comment hope you have a great weekend Cheers 🍷🌻🙂
I volunteered at Restore up until Covid. Worked with 16 year olds up to 90 somethings. Loved it!
Sounds great Debbie hope you get back there soon as things are opening up Cheers 🍷🌻🙂
Great topic! Social connection is everything. Love it.🦋
So true! glad you enjoyed it Joyce have a great weekend Cheers 🌻🍷🙂
I do find it difficult as a single person to find new friends when most are part of a couple. Some couples do everything together. Some couples relish their separate time pursuing their own interests. Certainly many of the activities you mention are "pair-independent", such as camera club meetings, but I've found that once you make a friend, there can be unexpected complications in how you might interact if they are part of a couple. The partner may or may not be part of the friendship. Even going out for a coffee becomes difficult sometimes. Don't get me wrong - I have couples as friends, but it takes a bit more work to have those friendships when you are single. Just discovered your channel - it's given me lots of food for thought. Thank you.
I'm terrible at "pushing myself out there" even now, and we are just now trying to retire. My husband is much more the social person. I really appreciate the advice!
Your welcome Candy just take baby steps into this new chapter of your lives , relax and the rest will follow Cheers 🍷🇺🇸🇨🇦🌻
This couple just makes me smile.
Thank you so much Cheers 🍷🌺🙂
My husband and I found the information in this video helpful. I wish that the people that are unhappy find some happiness. I hope that you both do not let the negativity in some of the comments affect your happiness! We thank you both for doing these helpful and informative videos.
Thanks so much Denise glad you enjoy our videos it is hard when some people post really negative comments 🤔 and it is hurtful. Have a great weekend Cheers 🍷🙂🌺
Looking good. Wish weather was better.
We agree Pamela although this week we have had some lovely days and gone for nice long walks Cheers 🍷🌻🙂
You have more choices in Ontario ,then we have in Quebec. All the programs that are offered here are frequented by people 76 and over .
Being 67 and still very active I did voluntary work , that ended because of Covid . Being single in spite of having many hobbies I still had a lot of time . I did go back to work ,and feel happy 😊 For now it works 👍.
We think that if going back to work has made you happier then that’s great Miriam have a lovely weekend Cheers 🍷🌻🙂
@@ThisIsOurRetirement I will be still listening to you 💕❗
Greetings Tina and Norm. I have moved several times during my life time and for that reason I don't have too many so called friends. I do have a lot acquaintances throughout my town, and other localities. I like to say hi to people and strike conversations with them especially those that I think are having a bad hair day at work. LOL Thank you for another wonderful true to life video. Have a magical weekend. Abracos.
Hi Tony, Thanks so much
Periodically I drop in to watch your program. I find today's topic very informative and I'm sure it will be helpful to a lot of retirees no matter they are new or old retirees, just moving into a new community or just losing the one and only life long partner and drifting aimlessly. Thanks for your always timely and helpful videos. Keep up the great work !
Thanks so much Kenneth we appreciate you dropping by we realize that everyone has their own life challenges and we hope you are working through yours . We also have had many life curve balls thrown at us that we work through . Hope you enjoy your weekend Cheers 🍷🌻🍺
Not retired yet. But from my experience, I find it so much easier to make friends (I mean real friends) in Canada, Europe and Australia, but not so in the U.S. I have "friends" in the U.S. only if I give them some benefits, e.g. a free lunch, but I learned that even if I treat the same American to lunch every week, the same American is my "friend" for that lunch moment only. The same American who came to my FREE lunch every week, never invited me to lunch or anything EVER - this is much the same with all Americans around me. I find I am the only one giving out benefits all the time and still no real "friends". So, I stopped making anymore efforts.
Thanks for watching and sharing Yanni , sorry to hear things didn’t work out , have a wonderful weekend Cheers 🍷🇺🇸🇨🇦🍺
I have the exact same experience too. If I invite them to lunch, they are my "friend" for that lunch moment only. They NEVER initiate anything. They always "talk" about "let's do lunch" but never did - NO ACTION at all. I find myself always the one "inviting" and these days I quit inviting anyone. I am done!
@@vinashah6572 That is so sad to hear , please don’t give up keep looking there are some great people out there Cheers 🍷🌻🙂
@@genxx2724 Sorry to hear that 🌺
I am retired for almost 5 years. I lost my 2 doggies and 2 family members within the last year and I have never felt lonely till now. I would agree with you somewhat with having real friends in the US. When I was living in CA, I didn't have much problem making friends but since I moved to Las Vegas about a year ago, it has been very difficult. Folks here are flakey and transient. I have tried the Meet ups and I do enjoy a good conversations but that is as far as it will go. No one really have close friends, it seems unless they are with their significant other
You both look great. Spring has sprung in Vancouver. The pandemic altered my relationships with colleagues and one friend went insane as an anti vaxxer. Great topic.
That is sad, but understandable
Thanks for the advice! I am newly retired and this topic is very appropriate right now for me. Thanks again - I love your videos - keep it up !
You are so welcome! glad it was helpful to you Cheers 🍷🌻🍺
I bowl in a senior league, play pickleball 3-4 days a week, and play golf when the weather is warm enough. You can be as busy as you want. I also have a gym membership and try to go several times a week. We have friends who we play cards with. Also other types of games. We just have snacks and keep it low key.
Sounds great Don we have also learned that a good retirement is as great as you want it to be and you do need to work at it . Have a wonderful New Year Cheers 🥳🥂🌺
It is actually pretty easy for retirees to become socially active. But you need to live in an area where there are things to do and people to meet. And so much depends on your desire to be involved. We have been in our Florida retirement city for 5 years and we have many activities, friends and acquaintances... Your videos are informative and enjoyable.
Thanks so much we are glad you are enjoying your retirement Cheers 🍷🇺🇸🇨🇦🍺
Haha! Euchre! Must be people from Ontario. I miss my work peeps but keep in touch with some and socialize more in the summer. Covid has impeded social stuff but I am more in touch with my away family. FaceTime and Messenger video conferencing. I volunteer and go to church and play Pickleball. As a former healthcare provider, I can be inundated with requests for information and advice so I have to pick my activities. Pickleball has been fun! It is a fast growing sport and physically easier than tennis. We have nice new outdoor courts for summer play. I miss choir and singing but that is still on the back burner because of Covid. It is what you make it. If you are social, you can find a way.
Hi Hallie it seems that Pickelball is very popular we will have to give it a try , yes we are all hoping to get back to doing things that were on hold during Covid .Have a nice weekend Cheers 🍷🌻🙂
It’s Saturday morning Counting down to Nooohm and Teen. Can’t wait!
No pressure 😬
Connection is so important and especially as we get older. Finding ways to take a risk and put yourself out there will certainly enrich life. Thanks for the conversation this morning Tina and Norm.
You are very welcome Dean have a wonderful weekend Cheers 🍷🌻🍺
I plan on volunteering and joining some community groups in order to meet like-minded people.
Sounds like a great plan Natalie thanks for watching have a wonderful weekend Cheers 🍷😎🌺
Big like and happy weekend my dear couple, very good job👍
Thank you! You too! Cheers Edu 🍷 🇪🇸 🍺🇨🇦
Great video. I retired just as the pandemic hit, not great timing. And you are right, those I worked with were no longer people I could hang out with since they were busy still working. At times I miss the work life, feeling like i'm accomplishing something each day. I did join some on line groups when I retired since everything became online during the pandemic. I do have grandchildren so I was also busy with them. I joined both community online groups and larger area, such as online group for all of Ontario. That helped keep me somewhat busy and was enjoyable. I also have spent sometime learning new crafts, such as junk journaling and quilting. There was an online community group for quilting. I love to hike and there is a hiking group where live. I want to volunteer but haven't found one yet that I would also enjoy and is open to volunteers. We have a hospice home and nursing homes I would like to volunteer at. I am a Social Worker so that appeals to me. Thanks for the video.
Sounds like you have found a lot to do Tanya , yes it’s been hard for all of us during Covid but things are starting to open up , have a wonderful weekend Cheers 🍷🌻🙂
In my golf club I have noticed there are many older couples playing together regularly early in the mornings. They have the free time to be there while others have to go working. They also benefit from a bit cooler temperatures and less burning 🌞. And as they play a lot, they also want to have their afternoons available for other activities. Unfortunately I am used to sleeping late and being up late, so I don't get to join them.
Great idea playing Golf ⛳️ early with others Thanks for sharing Cheers 🌻🏌️🍷
We like staying up and sleeping in late as well but we all know the story “early bird gets the worm”… Oh well.
@@kennethpao1355 In our climate nights leave often some dew on the grass. My excuse is to try to avoid getting wet... Weak excuse, I known.
@@kennethpao1355 Whatever works for you is the secret to a great retirement Cheers 🍷🌻🙂
It is understandable that work colleagues, even partners and customer, can become to feel like friends, and some actually could be. However there has been some clue, like business arrangements and mutual interest, which has been forcing you together. Retirement is likely to take all that away.
Then you are likely to see that your lifestyles, schedules and priorities in retirement become so different that you don't have much or any contacts to your work life contacts. You might also find out that to some extent they where forced to you and you are happy to become more free.
This has been my experience. I prefer to meet totally different people in very different circumstances from my previous work-life.
So true guess that’s we’ve done too , all new friends in a new place is very exciting and you can be brought together for many reasons , ours we live in the same building Cheers 🍷🌻🍺
@@ThisIsOurRetirement I have some things to say warning about religious movement and churches, but I don't write it here.
I am in the board of our housing company, which gives natural connections to people living next to my home. We are a small company, not many dwellings or people and do everything by ourselves without professional help. Local neighborhood societies etc. could be very useful opportunities to have good contacts to your neighborhood. Spots clubs or other clubs could offer places to meet and learn about people, who could become friends later.
Good Morning Tina and Norm, I always look forward to the Saturday visits with both of you and enjoy all of the topics you discuss. My husband and I are feeling the void after covid and need to push ourselves a little more. The first step is always the hardest. One other suggestion (which I haven't done!) Is libraries have many different kinds of book clubs for anyone who loves to read. Bye for now and see you both next week!
You are so welcome that’s a great idea Sandee the book clubs at Libaries see you next week Cheers 🍷🌻🙂
@@ThisIsOurRetirement Cheers!
Good suggestions here. This is one of the things I've been worried about if we retire to a new area. But when I moved to the small city in which I presently live, I made a new group of friends by volunteering at the zoo.
Great idea Miriam volunteering at the Zoo , we moved here to our apartment in a new place and knew no one and have made wonderful new friends we get together, do happy hours , go out to restaurants together life is great Cheers 🍷🌻🙂
Great idea! I may follow suit.
@@ginnysimonds9670 Thanks for watching have a great weekend Cheers 🍷🌻🙂
Church is huge.. volunteer..thanks for sharing....it's good to hear even couples.. struggle...it's hard to start over.... keep well folks...good topic
Thanks for watching Maryjoan have a wonderful weekend Cheers 🍷🌻🙂
I think that this was a great topic! A few of you mentioned that you seem to do all the inviting...some of us want to do the invitations but have a harder time asking and letting people into our lives or coming up with things to do or reasons to get together or are simply not planners--you simply just cannot know what others are thinking/feeling. As long as this is someone that you would like to get to know, perhaps rather than being frustrated by it, assume that it could be difficult for them and find ways to encourage them and feel more comfortable with you. I am ready to retire but wonder who will I spend time with since I'm younger, single and my friends will be working for several more years. Finally, I love the relationship you two have...very encouraging to see this kind of connection.
Thanks Christine for your comment and yes we should be aware that it might be difficult for some people to offer that invitation , so try to find ways to get together so to gain a comfort level .Cheers 🍷🌻🙂
Tina, I’m glad to hear you say it’s fun to do these videos😀
We have a lot of fun making them and hoping that people enjoy them have a wonderful weekend Cheers 🍷🌻🍺
Really, there’s lots to do and to get involved in within your community. Totally know those Portuguese clubs!😁Good advice you’re giving!
You guys are a fun couple to watch and you are showing others that you are enjoying each other’s company. Thanks Tina and Norm . 🌷Sam
@@sammie44 That’s great Sam being involved with your local community 🌻🤗
I would think that being in a trailer park in the summer would have a lot of potlucks and social activities as well. Loneliness is probably the hardest part of getting older.
Yes the trailer park is a great way to meet others, there have been restrictions due to Covid hopefully this year it will more back to normal Cheers 🍷🌻🍺
Like many I have also never sought friends, I like to be 100% independent.
There is no one solution for everyone, thanks for stopping by.
Can totally relate to this having retired recently and feeling the isolation of being away from my old job and the people there....the past few months have been tough along with COVID restrictions, social distancimg etc... thanks for talking about this and the suggestions.
Glad you liked the video and congrats 🥳 on your retirement, it’s has been tough as you say with Covid restrictions on us all, hopefully this summer more things will open up . Good luck 🍷🌻🙂
Retired 6 yrs; have no family, friends or acquaintances. Live totally isolated from society. Will hold a polite conversation if someone approaches me, but this is as far as I want to go. Obviously this isolation can be difficult but I want no part of society.
At least you do know what you want, thanks for watching the video.
OMG! You guys are made for each other!! I love the chemistry between you guys. Great recommendations. I am planning to retire soon luckily the majority of my friends are already retired so I am the one missing out!. We play tennis, go to concerts together and have game nights in our homes. We have to build that friendships before we retire.
Sounds like a great plan Cuca we wish you all the best for your retirement Cheers 🍷🙂🌻
@@ThisIsOurRetirement thanks so much guys! Hopefully we can meet down the road. LOL
your new camera quality is really good.
Thanks so much
You guys are so sweet together. I look forward to more volunteer opportunities when we are retired. That should connect us to lots of different kinds of people.
Thanks for watching have a wonderful week Cheers 🍷🌻🙂
Some good stuff you covered today. ~ Gentle Ben
Thanks Ben!
Appreciate all the suggestions.
Also there is the singles or couples travel clubs and expeditions.
Great ideas thank you
Thanks for the tip. Where do I find single traveling clubs
@@joyridle Perhaps try just googling in your local area might be a start Cheers 🌻🙂
@@ThisIsOurRetirement Thanks, will try that.
Not everyone wants to be in social networks their whole lives. I’ve been a nurse for 20 years. I simply have lost the energy for others.
We were sales reps for 35 years with all the limitations of expression that career has, but we still see value in independent friendships (acquaintances). Thanks for sharing you feelings.
I like curling. It's an interesting sport. Thank you Norm and Tina, the dynamic duos, for all the interesting suggestions. Gorgeous Tina!
In Kitchener there is a place called maladadas. Its a type of Portuguese bakery that specializes in malasadas an azorean pastry. I hope you both have an opportunity to check it out.👍
Sounds great! thanks for the suggestion we will check it out sounds delicious 😋
I was just earlier today listening to Jane McGonagal, who made me realize how much online games build communities, where people talk about many other topic besides gaming. They build groups of people, who have something in common, meet easily and can reach over all distances. Just like we're kind of doing here.
Great idea a gaming community with lots in common 🌻
Hello Tina and Norm, I look forward to your weekly informative videos as I’m looking to retire
That’s great Karen glad you are enjoying our videos Cheers 🍷🌻🍺
Thankyou Norm and Tina very helpful
Our pleasure! glad you enjoyed it Brian Cheers 🍷🌻🍺
I've always found making friendships to be quite difficult. We have re-store stores somewhere near me, too. My friends who are already retired play pickleball. Nice video.
Thanks for sharing!! We are hearing Kathy that others have also started playing pickelball , we will check it out Cheers 🍷🌻🙂
Tina, I used just wanted to say how beautiful you were in that photo! ( & you captured her spirit so well, Norm!) This is coming from a former portrait artist ;) I really enjoy your charming channel and your info is valuable so thank you.
That is so very kind thank you, your comment made our day thank you.
I find older people aren't really interested in making new friends. Most are happy interacting with family and a few old friends they have years of shared history with.
We are very fortunate then we haven’t found that in fact the opposite the new friends we have made were more than happy to grow and have new friendships and we have all grown together. Cheers 🍷🌻🙂
I think you to are just great! Always interesting topics.
Oh thank you! we are glad you enjoy our videos Yvette enjoy your weekend Cheers 🍷🌻🙂
Very cute couple...love the way u both compliment each other.
Thank you so much 😊 have a great weekend Cheers 🍷🌻🙂
I am 60 and not retired and I joined a wellness center at a retirement village. The center is open to anyone 50 and older. I have met a lot of nice people at an evening water aerobics class.
That sounds like a wonderful idea Kristin not only meeting others but keeping fit as well Cheers 🍷🌻🙂
@@ThisIsOurRetirement I love your site! It has made me think of things I had not thought of.
I plan to retire at 65. I am a divorced empty nester and need to wait until I can receive Medicare. I love my job and especially the people I work with.
Hi Tina& Norm some more creative points .
Thanks Christopher Barker
You’re welcome 😊 thanks for watching Christopher enjoy your weekend Cheers 🍷🌻🙂
Excellent ideas Tina & Norm! I will use your tips to make sure I am not isolated during retirement. Thank you for this topic. 👌🏾❤️👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
You are so welcome! glad you found it helpful have a wonderful weekend Cheers 🍷🌻🙂
Another great video, hope you having a great weekend Tina and Norm 🌞🥂
Thanks so much Cathy hope you have a wonderful weekend Cheers 🍷🌻🙂
Greetings my fav retirement youtubers!!!Hope you are doing well. Couple more ideas. Amateur orchestras are great - especially if you play cello or double bass. They don’t require auditions and you can sit waaaay at the back until you improve. Which you do when you go each week. Local fabric and craft shops have knitting circles, sewing clubs. Again, learn new skills and have cakes and coffee galore. Things like self defence or karate classes. My fav, though, is volunteering. Anywhere. I work with refugees and I have met the most amazing people. Food banks, meals on wheels also good. And if you have a skill you can share (like music, knitting or sewing) you can find things to make for others - or teach others your skill. I can hardly WAIT to retire to do all of these things 😂
Wow Ren thanks for sharing some great ideas volunteering is huge and can be done at so many different places charity shops, hospitals, food banks all helping others and you too meet others and socialize. Thanks for sharing have a great week Cheers 🐣🌻🐰
Great as always. Here's another thing - get a dog! You have to walk it a few times a day and people just come up and talk to you. It's lovely. Plus, the dog parks are full of people ready to talk about their dogs and everything else. Not to mention which it's great to have a dog in the home. After my lovely hound died however, I got a cat (because of mice! Uggghh). A housecat is an entire society unto itself of course. Plus, no more mice.
We have had a few people mention how having a dog 🐶 is a great way to meet others when you go for walks and to the dog park. Glad you got rid of the mice 🐭 Cheers 🍷🌻🙂
Our local animal shelter allows you to 'sign out a dog for a walk'...so if you don't want, or are unable to own a dog, you can still have a pet friend and get exercise too.😀
@@northernsteph What a great idea 🐶 thanks for sharing Cheers 🍷🐶🌻🙂
yes guess all your work friends disappear so yeah can be a major transition same but worse when you move away
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Yes it’s amazing Billy how those friends disappear as soon as you stop working, hope you are keeping well the Formula one is with you in Australia 🇦🇺 today Cheers 🍷🌻🍺
Love your video so much. Regards from Malaysia
You are so kind hope all is well Azihan in Malaysia 🇲🇾 Cheers 🍷🌻🙂
Friendships are like flowers found along one's life path. The brighten your day and bring color and joy. One doesn't need a whole flower barrow full, just a vase big enough to be pleasing to the eye. Being a friend is a privilege. In times of joy and hardship to support, comfort, celebrate and share with. You did well to bring this subject up. The 'army' of colleagues do fade away as one no longer fits into that world. Interests change. I think it is an issue for many who therefor fear retirement. It takes a wee while to reset one's body clock and mind set- so starting before retirement to make those adjustments can help make the transition easier. Have a wonderful weekend. I am curious what good advice/insights you have in store for next week. Happy days. 💖 💃 🍷 🤩 🇳🇿 🙋♀️ 🇳🇱
Wow what a lovely comment and so true in today’s world Anita , yes we need friends but you don’t have to have a lot of them .We are having very mixed weather here at the moment but Spring is here . Hope you have a wonderful weekend Cheers 🍷🇳🇱 🌻🇨🇦☕️
I was chatting to Guy in my band tonight and he was saying he still meets up with his former work collegues - they've all retired, I think? And they continued to meet up on Zoom during the pandemic.
That sounds really neat hope you are having a wonderful weekend Cheers 🍷🌻🙂
I love your videos guys - but this one made me think twice about retiring - I will be making sure I know how to fill my days before I pack it in.
Glad you enjoy our videos Mark, in reality some people need a little help in moving in to retirement , especially over the last two years with the Pandemic stopping everything.We are just giving some ideas to consider, our first 5 years were so busy travelling it was amazing, lately it has been tough for us all Cheers 🌺🍷🙂
Hello you two Spring chickens lol. Another great topic. When we moved to St Thomas from UK then lockdown we knew only our estate agent. Friends and family are about 2.5 hours away. Tbh I'm starting to like the idea of no new friends does that sound awful😊 Seriously we are going to take up some golf lessons. All jokes aside, when we feel we need our friends we can go meet up over a meal. We hope to 'hang out' with the Cdn Legion crowd in Port Stanley when weather warmer. Have a wonderful week 😊
Sounds great Fay didn’t realize you moved from the UK 🇬🇧 to St Thomas ( which is a lovely place ) we also love Port Stanley had wonderful Fish and chips there Cheers 🍷🌻🍺
@@ThisIsOurRetirement yes I remember watching your video you kept that real quiet 🤫 ha
Excellent recommendations and tips.
BTW.. love the restore 🤗
Thanks so much! 😊 yes Grace restore has some amazing deals have a wonderful weekend Cheers 🍷🌻🙂
Great topic and great video. Thank you
Glad you enjoyed it! have a great weekend Rebecca Cheers 🍷🌻🙂
Great video, folks. You offer some really helpful suggestions to become connected with others. I deeply appreciate your messages.
Our pleasure! have a great weekend Bruce Cheers 🍷🌻🍺
I was never one able to make friends outside of work so retirement is extra isolating. My driving license was taken away due to disability so going out to groups and meeting people is pretty much impossible. I do a bit via Zoom but it’s not the same. And the prospect of retirement living as shown in the commercials during your show looks absolutely dreadful given it’s forced comraderie.
As our parents became older and driving more challenging they did start to take Taxis ( which can be cost effective) as a way to get places. There is also Uber , when we came to a new town we went to the Spaghetti dinners of local churches and the Legion a great way to meet people.Have a great weekend Qwincy Cheers 🍷🌻🍺
@@ThisIsOurRetirement it wasn’t that I’m that old but an injury caused my license to be taken away. It costs almost $1,000 to even try to get it back. Taxi and uber get expensive very quickly, plus taxis are rather miserable towards their fares.
Great video Tina & Norm 👍🏴🇨🇦
Glad you enjoyed it have a great week Rachel Cheers 🍷🏴🇨🇦🙂
Tina! Thank you so much for your advice and we love your yellow T-shirt along with norms blue golf shirt. How do you keep the spark alive between you both after all these years? You both seem so in love after all these years 😍 inspirational x
Thank you Aoife , we think it’s because we are also best friends to each other , think alike and that keeps a wonderful spark between us of 47 years this year Cheers 🍷🌻🙂
Going dancing at the local legion!
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Don't forget about service organizations with local clubs like Kiwanis International.
Great suggestion Alison thanks for sharing , hope you have a great day Cheers 🍷🙂🌻
Hey guys, love your channel! Guess what? I just retired as of yesterday! Took early retirement and your videos really resonate with me & my wife. Part of our plan, like you did, is to sell our house in Ontario next spring and move to Nova Scotia to pursue a quieter life and travel a lot more. Keep up the great work
That is awesome! congrats 🥳 on your retirement we wish you both a great retirement and good luck with your move Cheers 🍷🌻🙂
Hope u don't have health issues, more limited access there to health care
I've been watching a few of your video's ,, and very interesting ,,,
Glad you like them! we hope you have a great week 🍷🌻🙂
Well done, great advise again!!!!
You both are awesome ❤️
Thank you so much 🤗 have a wonderful weekend Elly Cheers 🍷🌻🍺
thanks for posting great video
You're welcome Stephen have a wonderful weekend Cheers 🍷🌻🙂
So true.
Thanks for watching Cheers 🍷🙂🌺
Thank you -- great ideas
You are so welcome! have a wonderful day Cheers 🍷🙂🌻
I agree being lonely these days for older folks is quite common. The wife and I are very private people. We have few friends....We are not social butterflies..and value our privacy. A friend in the USA is quite different to a friend in say the UK....people here in the USA I find to be very shallow...they claim to love you one minute and forget your name the next! We do not entertain in our home..in fact we raise the draw bridge and put the alligators in the moat....the phone is on answer mode....I am an out door person so I have a very select few I cycle and hike with once in a while. Not into the :Group Dynamic"....as I tell people..me, myself and I get on very well together. I have 3 potential places to volunteer when I retire..so hopefully I can find some thing worth while...and meet some new people. The truth is as I age I tend to not like people very much....and just do not have the time or patience to put up with the drama. I have various hobbies, photography is the big one....so I can see myself joining some sort of club for that...You mentioned religion, here in the USA churches are more of a social club, many offer day care at reduced rates as well....some require you to "tythe " 10% of your wage....We are NOT religious at all....both none practising C of E. I am looking at returning to community college to learn new skills, or better existing ones. Keep the video's coming.....So I am looking forward to retirement next year....
Thanks for your comment and we wish you well for your retirement next year Cheers 🍷🌺🙂🇺🇸🇨🇦
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Thanks for watching 🌺
In my fifties, looking forward to future retirement, my kids were grown, so I decided to start expanding my social circle in preparation. I decided to say yes to invites of new acquaintances. I took up golf and joined a ladies league since I didn’t know any lady golfers…from there alone I met a group of ladies to play golf with regularly, and also said yes when they invited me to their book club. Another friend invited me to their monthly movie group and I said yes to that too. Then my husband and I started playing pickleball regularly through our town in the 55+ group and met more wonderful people. It takes energy and courage at first but adds so much to your life. Thanks for your videos, I enjoy them and look forward to the next ones. Cheers!
Btw, we are retired now in our sixties and all these connections have added so much to our lives. I also started to organize and invite my long-time university girlfriends for regular get togethers and we have become close again. Say YES and extend invitations to others as well!
Sounds like you have found some great things to keep you busy Donna I think we will take a look at Pickelball at our Lakeside Campground Cheers 🍷🌻🙂
Sounds wonderful 🌺
I wonder if there are older adult Hockey or Lacrosse teams.😗 It is Canada. Moi, there is a local Alliance Francaise.
Great suggestion Kevin there are lot of teams for older adults hope you have a wonderful weekend Cheers 🍷🇺🇸🇨🇦🍺
I'm actually planning a space in my basement to create a sewing and art studio so people can congregate and make things together. :)
What a great idea Linda thanks for sharing have a wonderful weekend Cheers 🍷🌻🙂
Love euchre! Lol, we need a 4th so we could play....preferably people understanding of young ones that are still learning. Lol.
Euchre is an idea we haven’t tried yet.
You two are adorable! ✨🤍
You are so kind have a wonderful week Cheers 🍷🌻🙂
@@ThisIsOurRetirement you too 🤩
For those who are not religious, I have always found it easy to make new friends among those who share my politics.
That is very interesting thanks for sharing Cheers 🍷🌻🍺
Was just feeling like this and decided to try to find something on YT to watch to ignore it. Lol.
That’s wonderful lots to learn on TH-cam Cheers 🍷🌻🙂
Great video - as always! 👍🏻🇨🇦❤️
Thanks again!💕
Norm I see WHY you snatched up Tina, what a bit of eye candy she was / is 😉😂
Thanks so much Numa we are very fortunate to have each other Cheers 🍷🌻🙂
Find your videos interesting and was wondering how found a beach condo with huge fees?
We found the Condo through a friend and we never mentioned how much it was Cheers 🍷🌻🙂
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Right, I meant to write that whenever I’ve looked for vacation rentals recently (since Covid) I’m not only getting the nightly or weekly rental, the cleaning fee (should not that be part of rentals upkeep?) but exorbitant service fees which can jack up cost 50%! I know your not rental agents and was just wondering if you had a clue of this practice? Great trip Tina, Norm.
Yes everyone seems to be including this cleaning fee for the change over in guests and in the USA there is Lodging tax as well guess it does all mount up . Some people have mentioned that not only apartment costs but car rentals have gone up as well . Cheers 🍺🙂
Lots of good ideas but I don’t think I wanna be a model for photography or painting because I would hate to see people getting sick. Lol. Cheers guys.
Thanks for watching have a wonderful weekend Cheers 🍷🌻🙂